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SS03 GTS

2003 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,221 mi
Last recorded129,221 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 GTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,660 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,660 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 128,647 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 124,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,524 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,523 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear discs and brake pads have run hot

engine management light on

orange brake pad warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,618 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

noise from nearside front suspension when brakeing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 89,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,885 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear in n/s/r lower suspenion arm outer bush

slight wear in o/s/r lower suspenion arm outer bush

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,165 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,094 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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SS03 GTS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS03 GTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SS03 GTS is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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